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Wei-Chuan Hsu

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What is your name and your current occupation?
My name is Wei-Chuan Hsu (people call me Wei, pronounced “way”). My current occupation is a freelance animator / generalist.

What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?
I worked as a receptionist at the president’s office at my College and I would play WarCraft III at the desk.

What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?It’s almost impossible for me to work on a project I’m not excited about. So if you see me working on a project, most likely I’m at least 90% excited about it. Some of my favorites are TRON: Legacy, Star Wars: The Clone Wars (TV), FXGURU and Mythic Journey Documentary.

Where are you from and how did you get into the animation business?
I am originally from Taiwan. When I was 8, my family and I moved to Malaysia. I went to a British high school there and that’s where I learned Continue reading

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Herb Moore

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What is your name?
Herb Moore

 What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?
Pinky & The Brain, The Simpsons and lately, Phineas & Ferb… My first job was as a background clean up artist om “The Simpsons” and it soon became one of my all time favorite shows to have worked on.  I also hold extremely fond memories as a timer on “Pinky & The Brain” as well as numerous other Warner Bros. shows such as “Animaniacs,” which lead to my first Emmy nomination for Directing.  I also hold a special place in my heart for the pilot, “Smirt & Kirkle,” that I co-create with Rusty Mills for Playhouse Disney.  The experience was terrific and left a taste in my mouth for wanting to do another pilot.  Currently, I’m having a blast working as the Timing Supervisor on “Phineas & Ferb” at Disney TV Animation and it’s turning out to be another great experience that ranks right up there with the best in my career.  Yet all these great shows fall by the wayside when my kids watch one of my short animations that I’ve created, and laugh or tease me for my sense of humor.

How did you become interested in animation?
I was sitting in my apartment in Orlando, Florida, working as a boat driver at The Jungle Cruise at Walt Disney World when I figured out what I wanted to do.  From that point forward nothing was going to stop me from making it to Continue reading

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Jacques Muller

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What is your name and your current occupation? 
My name is Jacques Muller. I am presently senior lecturer (Classical animation) at the School of Interactive Digital Media of Nanyang Polytechnic of Singapore.

What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?
Waiter for half a day in a Paris restaurant, with no prior experience (I spilled the drinks over 5 customers when I couldn’t keep my tray balanced)

What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of? 
Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Space Jam, Rescuers Down Under, Star Wars, the Illusionist.

Where are you from and how did you get into the animation business?
I am from the Angouleme region in South West of France, one hour north of Bordeaux. I started at Continue reading

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DreamWorks TV- Post Production Assistant

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Dreamworks TV – Post Production Assistant

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Tracking Code
2007-05 (DTX)
Job Description
DreamWorks Animation                                                           

Job Title: Post Production Assistant, TV

Reports To: Post Production Supervisor; Manager, Post Production

SUMMARY:

Assists the Post Supervisor in day to day activities to ensure projects run smoothly.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Tracks footage delivery deadlines; downloads and posts footage. Alerts editors and assistant editors of deliveries received.
  • Responsible for picture retake lists, relaying retake lists and gathering clarification materials for outside studios.
  • Distributes and posts QTs for internal and external review; tracking all notes that arise from these reviews.
  • Attends sessions and takes thorough notes; ensures they are distributed to all appropriate production staff.
  • Facilitates communication with partner studios by answering retake questions and coordinating the delivery of clarification materials in a timely manner.
  • Assists in general administrative duties, correspondence, and organization of all post related materials.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook; familiarity with Gmail, google docs.
  • Knowledge of Shotgun, Photoshop, Illustrator a plus but not essential
  • Dependable, punctual, resourceful. Available for OT as needed.
  • Extremely organized, detailed, flexible, has a positive attitude, and a general interest and commitment to learning the post production pipeline.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • BA/BS preferred, animation production/post experience a plus but not essential.
Job Location
Glendale, California, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular